A few things to report, chickens.

1) I am currently on the hunt for a job. My most recent opportunity didn’t prove to be the right fit for me, so I am working on my next step and deciding where I want to go next!

2) As a result of 1, I have made several to-do lists, have made endless commitments in the next few weeks as I look for work, and have decided the following:

3) For Lent, instead of giving something up, I am going to exercise every day for the 40 days. Over the past few years, Lent has involved for me from a religious pastime to something I do for myself, a renewal different than New Year’s Resolutions, a time to reinforce what I decided on January 1. Last year, I gave up doing things I didn’t want to do, and I think it was a 40 day period that taught me a lot about who I am and what I stand for.

4) We finished the cleanse, by the way, on February 4. I am still not eating much processed food, which I think is the best lasting affect I could have asked for! It’s helped me focus on whole foods, and focus on the question: What am I really hungry for? (Downtime? Am I just thirsty? A walk? A break?)

5) I am loving Alicia Keys, Girl on Fire, as my motto for my life as it currently is.

On the first day of Lent, I went hiking with Liz, which was such a delight to catch up and be outside during the day. Yesterday I did yoga, and today I plan on either doing yoga or running (I have to get ready for my half-marathon in June, after all!)

Are you giving up anything for Lent?